Creative Writing Competition
Award Reception:
Saturday, January 5, 2008
10:00AM
Borders in Pinecrest
9205 South Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33156



2007-2008 Creative Writing Theme:
"What It Takes To Be A Great Role Model"

Eighth graders from middle schools around Miami-Dade County are eligible to enter their essays in the Junior Orange Bowl Creative Writing Contest, co-sponsored by the South Florida Writers Association. The Creative Writing Contest begins accepting student essays in the fall. The writers of the top three winning essays will be honored by the South Florida Writers Association during their monthly meeting in January at Borders Books. The winners will have the opportunity to read their essays aloud to this prestigious group of professional writers.

Chairperson: Connie Goodman-Milone

The Winners of the 2007-2008 Creative Writing Contest!
Theme: "What It Takes To Be A Great Role Model"

1st Place -
Laura Pomar (click here to read Laura's essay)
St. Timothy Parish School

2nd Place -
Erica Adams (click here to read Erica's essay)
Epiphany Catholic School

3rd Place -
Carina Suarez (click here to read Carina's essay)
Epiphany Catholic School

The Winners of the 2006-2007 Creative Writing Contest!
Theme: “What Can I Do As An Active Youth To Shape The Future?”

1st Place -
Debra Linfield (click here to read Debra's essay)
Rabbi Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy

2nd Place -
Alessia Pizzorni (click here to read Alessia's essay)
Nautilus Middle School

3rd Place -
Victoria DeBlauss (click here to read Victoria's essay)
Nautilus Middle School

The Winners of the 2005-2006 Creative Writing Contest!
Theme:
"What Makes A Good Friend?"
1st Place -
Catherine Gispert (click here to read Catherine's essay)
South Miami Middle School
2nd Place -
Yoshika Hayashi (click here to read Yoshika's essay)
P.A.C.E. Home School
3rd Place -
Sofia Lustgarten (click here to read Sofia's essay)
Rabbi Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy